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After filming the Interactive Introverts reaction, there is one thing Dan continued thinking about aside from the reminiscing emotional state he is in: his hair. Although it is not as bad as his square hair, it still made him question why the universe, god even, decided to let him have such a bad hair day in his opinion on one of the important recordings at the time.
Phil ruffled Dan’s hair before leaving the office, bringing Dan away from his thoughts. He gave him a quick smile, telling him he’s fine. With that Phil is gone, and dan takes out his phone to see how his hair is doing. Not as fluffy as in the recording and slightly defined, as he usually wears them. What if he tried something new? Maybe developing a new routine.
This explains why he is now an hour into his fourth YouTube video on the curly hair method. Who knew how much work it takes? he sarcastically thought. Opening the Deliveroo app, he knew what to buy: Curl define shampoo, conditioner, gel, and a diffuser. Purchased.
Phil is currently on the couch watching the newest trashy reality tv show, when he feels a dip next to him and see Dan head on his thighs, looking up at him. He missed his boy. “Hi there” Phil’s hand, like second nature, playing with his curls. “What were you doing? You missed a great episode”
Dan, closed eyes, in a state of relaxation, sigh, “I have an order being delivered. It’s a surprise.”
“Okay… A good or bad surprise?”
“Not sure, you do like playing with it though”
Phil's hands stop, slightly pulling on his hair. “Dan, don’t tell me you’re getting some unusual pill that makes your penis 20 times bigger"
“Shut the fuck up”
They both look at each other, trying their best not to laugh, but knowing each other, they break within a second.
“I am being serious, what is it?”
“You will find out soon,” Dan says as he gets up, getting a notification that the driver has arrived. Opening the door to grabs the items with a thanks. “It will take a moment, but don’t go into the bathroom until I tell you,” quickly giving Phil a peck before he can argue.
Shutting the door behind him and locking it, he starts the water and begins his new routine, cleansing and scrunching every strand of hair he can reach. Gel set. Stepping out and drying his body, he moves on to style his hair. Making sure it is neither too dry nor too wet, he keeps a micro towel on hand to gently blot away any remaining water. Now for the final touches: diffusing with a bit of ouchies, and he is finished.
He is the same yet different as he stares into the mirror. Not too bad, he thinks. He is now nervous for Phil’s reaction, which is a silly thought, as they've been together through the worst haircuts, but any change can make a difference.
“Phiwww,” he calls out. “Have your eyes closed and don’t open until I tell you to do so”, opening the bathroom door.
Phil walks in, eyes shut, like a zombie, making sure he doesn’t trip over any invisible wire. “Dan, let me see, please.”
“Okay, now you can open”
“Danny, oh my god.” Phil quickly wraps his arms around Dan's waist. Dan places his hands on Phil’s smooth arms, massaging him as a way to calm his nerves down.
“Your hair is so pretty.” He is so distracted by Dan’s hair that he doesn't notice his boyfriend is wearing only a towel around his hips, tempted to play with each new curl he can discover.
“You so badly want to touch them, don’t you?” Dan gives him the most intense heart eyes.
“Yeah, but they are too pretty to mess up. Maybe a tiny section can be played with?” A slight pout forms.
Dan slowly kisses Phil. The emotions of acceptance and love, hoping Phil feels it.
“Always, bub. But just now this took a fucking while, so it will be a long time before I do this again”